Trump called Cook an “amazing manager and leader,” compared his stewardship to Steve Jobs, and celebrated Cook’s career. The post noted Cook called sometimes but "never too much," and that Trump helped on multiple occasions.
Cook attended Trump’s second inauguration and donated $1 million to the event, later joining a White House dinner and a screening of Melania Trump’s documentary. Cook has said he focuses on policy rather than politics, telling Good Morning America on March 17 that he interacts on policy, not politics.